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EIR Certification Resolution Santa Monica, California
City Council Meeting: May 20, 2003
RESOLUTION NO. ________
(City Council Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
PREPARED FOR THE CIVIC CENTER PARKING STRUCTURE
WHEREAS, a Notice of Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was
given on June 22, 2002; and
WHEREAS, a Notice of Completion of a Draft EIR was given on October 31, 2002;
and
WHEREAS, the Draft EIR was circulated for a 45-day period that concluded on
December 16, 2002; and
WHEREAS, on February 4, 2003, the Final EIR was published; and
WHEREAS, on February 19, 2003, the Planning Commission of the City of Santa
Monica certified the Final EIR; and
WHEREAS, on March 15, 2003, the decision of the Planning Commission for
certification of the EIR and approval of the Civic Center Parking Structure was appealed to
the City Council, requiring re-certification of the Final EIR; and
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WHEREAS, on May 20, 2003, the City Council, as Lead City Agency, has reviewed
and considered the Final EIR in full compliance with State and City CEQA Guidelines.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council has reviewed and considered the information
contained in the Final Environmental Impact Report on the Civic Center Parking Structure
prior to acting on the project.
SECTION 2. The City Council certifies that the Final EIR for the project was
presented to the City Council, that the Final EIR was completed in full compliance with
State law and City CEQA Guidelines, that there was adequate public review of the Draft
Environmental Impact Report, that it has considered all comments on the Draft
Environmental Impact Report and responses to comments, that the Final Environmental
Impact Report adequately discusses all significant environmental issues, that the Final
Environmental Impact Report reflects the independent judgement and analysis of the City,
and that the Planning Commission has reviewed and considered the information contained
in the Final Environmental Impact Report in its decision-making process prior to approving
the project.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution, and
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thenceforth and thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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MARSHA JONES MOUTRIE
City Attorney
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